Show HN: Euro Hackathons – Curated list of hackathons across Europe

Welcome to EURO HACKATHONS! This repository provides a comprehensive, automatically updated list of hackathons happening across Europe.

Whether you're a seasoned hacker or a beginner looking for your first hackathon, you'll find all the information you need here! 🎉

Note: This README is automatically updated. For the most current data and better browsing experience, visit our live website.

Last updated: 12 June 2025 at 12:17

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This repository has been completely modernized with:

• 🔄 Automated Updates: New hackathons are discovered and added 3 to 4 times per day
• 🤖 Multi-Platform Notifications: Get notified instantly via Discord, Telegram, and Twitter
• 🌐 Live Web Interface: Browse hackathons on our modern Next.js website
• 📊 Smart Data Management: Everything is stored and managed via Supabase database
• 📱 RESTful API: Access hackathon data programmatically

Visit our interactive website for the best browsing experience:

The website features:

• 📱 Responsive Design: Built with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and shadcn/ui
• 🔍 Advanced Filtering: Filter by status, location, topics, and dates
• 📊 Real-time Data: Always up-to-date with the latest hackathons
• 🎨 Modern Interface: Clean, fast, and user-friendly design

Never miss a hackathon again! Our bots automatically notify you when new European hackathons are discovered:

Join our Discord server to get instant notifications:

• 🔔 Real-time alerts for new hackathons
• 📋 Rich embeds with all hackathon details
• 🏷️ Topic filtering (AI, Crypto, Web3, etc.)

Follow our Telegram channel @EuroHackathons for mobile notifications:

• 📱 Mobile-friendly notifications
• 🚀 Instant updates as soon as hackathons are added
• 🔗 Direct links to registration pages

Follow @EuroHackathons for social updates:

• 🐦 Tweet notifications for trending hackathons
• 🏷️ Hashtag organization by topics
• 🔄 Retweetable content to spread the word

Access hackathon data programmatically via our REST API:

Our modern infrastructure includes:

• Frontend: Next.js 15 with App Router, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui
• Backend: Next.js API Routes with TypeScript
• Database: Supabase (PostgreSQL) with Row Level Security
• Notifications: Discord webhooks, Telegram Bot API, Twitter API v2
• Deployment: Vercel with automated CI/CD
• Monitoring: Real-time sync

We ensure high data quality through:

• ✅ Automated deduplication to prevent duplicates
• 🕐 Date validation and status management
• 🌍 Geographic filtering to ensure European focus
• 🔗 Link verification to ensure working URLs
• 📝 Content filtering to identify genuine hackathons

While our system is automated, we welcome community contributions:

If you know of a hackathon that we missed:

1. Open an Issue with the hackathon details
2. Include: Name, Location, Date, URL, and Topics
3. Our team will add it manually

Want to improve the system?

1. Fork this repository
2. Work on features like new data sources, UI improvements, or notification enhancements
3. Submit a Pull Request with detailed description

• 💡 Feature Requests: Open an issue on GitHub
• 🐛 Bug Reports: Report via GitHub Issues
• 💬 General Discussion: Join our Discord server

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

Special thanks to:

• 🌟 Contributors who help maintain and improve the system
• 🏢 Event Organizers who make these amazing hackathons possible
• 👥 Community Members who spread the word and participate

Made with ❤️ for the European hacking community